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By the 1930s, the articles in the Welland Tribune were titled GLEANINGS FROM O’REILLY’S BRIDGE. It concerned the everyday events in people’s lives I am including one from 3 December 1931. When searching for one’s family story, these inclusions are an excellent source of information.
GLEANINGS FROM O’REILLY’S BRIDGE
O’Reilly’s Bridge, Dec. 3-The December meeting of the O’Reilly’s Bridge Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Thos. Phillips on Thursday Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. Mrs. John Gaiser, convener of Agriculture for the County will give a paper. The report of the Hamilton District Convention will be given by Mrs. Chas. McCollum. Misses Ethawyn Damude and Geneva Beamer will give a report of their trip to the C.N.E., and the Royal Winter Fair. The lunch committee comprises, Mrs. A. Swick, Mrs. B. Travers, Mrs. O. Sutton, and Mrs. Wm. Sodtka.
Mrs. Harold Black and baby Ann have returned home after spending a few weeks at the home of Mrs. Black’s sister, Mrs. David Bald of Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Phillips and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. Burton Ricker of Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Misses Ethawyn Damude and Geneva Beamer have returned from a visit to the Royal Winter Fair as guests of the Department of Agriculture and Women’s Institutes.
Miss Margarite Leavens is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Leavens.
Clifford Palmer of Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. Ikoff of Niagara Falls, N.Y., visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sodtka on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grange and Audrey Jean Smith of Niagara Falls visited Mr. and Mrs. Marceen Creiger on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Augustine and family of Port Colborne were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Leidy on Sunday.
Russell Beamer has returned to work after a week’s illness.
O’REILLY’S BRIDGE
Over time I have driven often across the old iron O’Reilly’s Bridge and canoed on the waterway that once was an important transportation route for early settlers. As an historical feature of the Welland River, I failed to acknowledge to myself that the bridge would disappear with time and be replaced by a modern, concrete structure. In my research I have read about so many old buildings disappearing from the landscape and wondered what the towns would have looked like in earlier days. Vintage postcards are an excellent way to view how life was. In the old newspapers there is references to O’Reilly’s Bridge and the community of people living nearby. Squire John B. O’Reilly farmed the land and it is documented that Pelham children used the bridge to reach their school.
Here is a sample of an event, 16 January 1909, documented in the Welland Tribune by One Who Knows, a correspondent for the early newspaper.
O’REILLY’S BRIDGE
Farewell and Oyster Supper
On Friday evening, Jan. 22nd, an oyster supper was held at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. R.A Phillips, who are about leaving the vicinity, having rented their farm to Mr. W.W. Dilts of Welland.
Although the night was dark and the roads bad, a large number of neighbors and friends were present to bid adieu to the inmates of the home, who have always been noted for generosity a kind hospitality.
The success of the evening was largely due to the untiring efforts of Mr. C. McCollum and Captain Hunter, who were the chief promoters of the very pleasant affair. After the oysters and other good things were disposed of, social chat and games, combined with selections on the piano, were enjoyed till the “wee sma hours,” when all wended their way homeward, after wishing Robbie and his family bon voyage in their future abode.
Mr. Phillips, we understand, intends moving on a fruit farm near St. Catharines.
O’REILLYS BRIDGE
[Welland Tribune, 29 January 1909]
Mrs. George Dochstader, who has been very ill, is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Lounsberry of Canboro are visiting their son, P. Lounsberry.
Marcena Criegar, who insured his foot some time ago, is able to use it now.
The revival meetings, we are informed, have been postponed on account of the roads until next Monday evening.
We are glad to welcome Mr. Irwin and family, who are moving from Lindsay this week, to our neighborhood.
Miss Mable Woodwork of Binbrook arrived on Tuesday to spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Robert Murphy.
[Report of the oyster supper sent in by this correspondent has been published in a previous issue.-Ed.]
[by - WellandHistory.ca, 2022]
Little is known about this cemetery except what could be seen on a recent visit. There appears to be seven tombstones. It is documented that Jane Park, 27 March 1825 and the other Captain Shubael Park, her father, 13 February 1826 are buried here. According to Ancestry, Huldah Skinner was the wife and mother who passed on 4 July 1864. It is recorded that the couple had twelve children, but the lone tombstone pictured here is without any clear acknowledgement of who is buried in this plot.
Salem, Dec. 18- Mr and Mrs. Walter Brown have returned home after spending a few weeks with Mr and Mrs. Harry Robins of Tilsonburg.
Mervyn Wilson spent Monday and Tuesday in Toronto.
Mr. Metler has returned home from St, Catharines hospital.
Mrs. Cecil Chambers called on Mrs. C.E. Strawn on Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Coulter of Port Robinson called on several friends in this vicinity on Thursday.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wilson on Thursday were Miss Inez Wilson of Welland, Mrs. Ernest Farr and the Misses Ethel, Reta Armbrust, also George Edgar and Ernest Armbrust of Bridgeburg.
Norman Cout and Miss B. Boilman of Welland visited Mr. and Mrs. Court last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Strawn and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Strawn visited Mr. and Mrs. F. Court last Sunday.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Edward Hayward, Mr. And Mrs. A. Caughell of Welland were Miss Winnie Nelson of St Catharines, Miss Marion Chambers and Jack Hayward of Fenwick.
Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Misener of Perry Station, Miss Marion Chambers, Jack Hayward of Fenwick called on Mr. And Mrs Cecil Chambers Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Chambers spent Tuesday in St. Catharines.
Mrs. R. Murray and son Reggie of Prairie Siding, are spending a few days with Mr. Murray.
Hewlitt Brown and family of Welland, Ambrose Misener and family of Perry Station, Mr. and Mrs Walter Brown of Welland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Hampton Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Strawn and June, Shirley and Kenneth Strawn spent Wednesday with Mrs. Hockey in St Catharines.
Mr. and Mrs. Willson spent Tuesday in St. Catharines.
Mrs. Perly H. Robins of Wellandport visited Mrs. Asa Chambers on Sunday.
Salem, Oct. 15- J.V. Henderson and family of Scarboro Bluffs spent the holiday at their old home.
Mrs. R. Henderson is on the sick list.
Theo. Metler and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Moiseley of Fenwick.
Miss Dorothy Misener of Smithvolle visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Misener.
Mrs Osburn of Woodstock and Mr. And Mrs. Fred Strong of Brantford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wiley.
Mrs. C. Bailey attended the W.M.S. rally at Fonthill last week.
Miss Elsie Hayward of Toronto visited her brother T. Hayward.
Miss Simpson of Bridgeburg, Mr. Mustard of the Electric signal, Miss Marion, George Chambers and Jack Hayward of Fenwick visited Mr. And Mrs. Cecil Chambers on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Hayward, Mrs. E. Cosby, Miss Hayward and friends of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs A. Stirtsinger of Chantler on Sunday.
Russel Nunn and family of Hamilton, also Mr. and Mrs. Solon Chambers of London spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers and Mr. and Mrs Wilson Chambers.
Mrs. C. Harris and son, Mrs. Holmes and daughter and Mr. Teel and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Strawn.
Salem, Oct. 8- Mrs. A. Misener of Perry has returned home very much improved after a month’s stay with her parents, Mr. And Mrs H. Brown.
Mrs. Hodgkins and Miss Edna Misener are staying with Mrs. Misener of Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Bailey and friends attended Caledonia fair.
Mrs. Cynthia Durk is visiting friends at Tonawanda.
Miss Dorothy and Jack Misener of Smithville, also Miss Ethel Misener, called on Mr. And Mrs. C Bailey on Sunday.
J. Foss and family of Niagara Falls, called on his sister, Mrs. E. Cosby, on Saturday.
A. Stirtsinger and family of Chantler visited Mrs. E. Cosby, also Mr. and Mrs. T. Hayward on Sunday.
Mrs. John Chambers and Miss Effie Chambers called on Mr. And Mrs Cecil Chambers and his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers and son, Garth, and Mrs. J.Chambers called on Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, also Roy Chambers, Sunday afternoon.
Miss Violet Elsie and friend motored to Port Colborne on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of Welland visited Mr. And Mrs. H. Brown on Sunday.
Salem, March 17-A three-act play, “Ready-Made Family.” will be presented in Salem United church on Wednesday, March 19.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Fraser of St. Catharines were Sunday supper guests of Mr. And Mrs Asa Chambers.
Mrs. Charlie Bailey visited last week with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Carmen Bailey of Welland.
Mrs. F. Henderson and children spent last Monday with Mrs. Henderson’s father at Fonthill.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers spent Thursday with the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Crow and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hippwell.
Mrs. C.E. Strawn spent Wednesday with her cousin, Mrs. Blake Ostrosser, who has been ill.
There was a large attendance at the Salem Baby Band afternoon tea held at the home of Mrs. George Metler. Miss Harris was guest speaker. The children enjoyed a “fish pond.”
Salem, Feb 19-The Young People of Salem and Forks Road conducted the service at Forks Road and Salem United church at Salem on Sunday; Leo Robins took the leading part, James Fan lead in prayer, Marie Farr read the scripture lesson and A. Campbell spoke on the week he spent with Boys’ Parliament in London. The Young People were in choir. This Sunday; Sunday school at 11a.m.; church at noon.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Strawn of Welland were supper guests of the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs C.F. Strawn.
Little Barbara Anne Willford attended a birthday party of her cousin Karen Willford in Welland on Friday afternoon.
There was a large attendance at a social evening of Salem United church W.A. held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Asa Chambers on Wednesday evening.
Misses Venita and Jacqueline Gent were hostesses to the C.G.I.T on Thursday, after a delicious supper the meeting was called to order by the president, Venita Gent, Marie Farr read the scripture lesson. Joan Hewitt read from the study book. The girls made plans for the mother and daughter banquet to be held in March.
The World Day of Prayer at Salem United church will be on Friday at 2 p.m.
The Salem Baby Band are holding an afternoon tea and children’s fish pond at the home of Mrs. George Metler on March 12. All members of the W.A. and W.M.S., as well as ladies of the community are invited.
[Welland Tribune March 11, 1947]
Boyle, March 11-A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Horne on Friday evening in honor of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs Bill McPherson (Jean Horne) a recent bride and groom. Progressive crokinole was played and prizes were awarded to Bill McPherson, William E. Heaslip, Mrs James Ebeling and Mike Kazar. Many useful gifts were received by the happy couple and the bride expressed their thanks to their friends. The rooms were tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets were beautiful in their vases.
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Horne assisted by her daughter Lillian, Mrs. Gordon J. Robins, Mrs Cyrus Misener and Mrs. W.J. Anderson.
The shower was arranged by the member of the Women’s Association of Bethel United church.
Mr. and Mrs Amos Beamer spent Tuesday at Welland.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon J. Robins and daughter, Shirley spent Wednesday at St Catharines.
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Anderson accompanied by Mrs. Leonard E. Cocks, Ralph and Howard Cocks, Mrs. W. Brooks and Miss Mary Lampman, Fenwick, spent Friday at Welland.
All-Day Quilting
The Women’s Association of Bethel United church held an all-day quilting at the home of Mrs. Jack Pearl on Wednesday, February 26. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon. Those attending were Mrs. William Cutler, Mrs William E. Heaslip, Mrs Gordon J. Robins, Mrs Blake Robins, Mrs Amos Beamer, Mrs Cecil Gracey, and Mrs. W,J. Anderson.
Mrs Herbert Gracey and infant daughter have returned to their home here from Dunville Memorial Hospital.
Peter Boyuk and Norman Gracey spent Wednesday evening with Mr. And Mrs W.J. Anderson.
The Women’s Association of Bethel United church will meet at the home of Mrs. Leonard E. Cocks, Fenwick on March 19 at 2 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs W.J. Anderson spent Thursday at Smithville.
[Welland Tribune October 9, 1943]
Boyle, Oct 9.- A group of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Gee of Gainsboro on Sunday, October 3rd, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The bride of 50 years ago was Miss Ella Heaslip, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James W. Heaslip and was attended by her sister Alice who passed away a number of years ago. The groom was attended by Archie Beamer of Fenwick who was present on Sunday for the celebration. Included among the guests was their eldest daughter Mrs Ethel Howell of Hamilton and her daughter, Mrs. Edward Barry, and two children. Richard and Jane also of Hamilton, and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gee and daughters Misses Julia and Dorothy Gee of Highway 20 and Mr. and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport and a granddaughter, Miss Edith Williams, also Mrs Gee’s sister, Mrs. Geneva Ness of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mrs Ricker and friends from the Falls, Mr. and Mrs William Dilts and Mr. and Mrs Edmund Beamer of Welland, Miss Jessie Beamer of Fenwick, Lucien Moore of Highway 20, and Mr and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray.
Many beautiful gifts and bouquets were received by the happy couple as well as a number of cards from friends who were unable to be present. Among the gifts was a three tier wedding cake, also the bride’s cake.
The rooms were prettily decorated with gold and white streamers and wedding bells, and autumn leaves and flowers. The tables were laid with white cloths and prettily decorated and centred with the wedding cake. Dinner was served at noon and again at 6 p.m.
Four guests were present who attended the wedding 50 years ago namely Archie Beamer of Fenwick, Edmund Beamer, Mrs. William Dilts of Welland, and Mrs Geneva Ness of Niagara Falls N.Y.
Their eldest son Emery Gee, now in Toronto, and their second daughter, Mrs. George Barry(Flossie) at Hamilton, were unable to be present on Sunday. The youngest daughter Mrs. Norman Williams (Edith) passed away a number of years ago. Their grandson, Alfred Williams, is with the R.C.A.F. overseas.
Friends in this vicinity wish Mr. And Mrs. Gee many more years of wedded bliss.
Personals
Cpl. John W. Bossert of Camp Blanding, Fla. and Mrs. Bossert and daughter Beverley Anne of Stevensville called on the former’s uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs. Paul A, Comfort and family on Friday.
Thomas Gracey and John Hill spent Monday at Smithville
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Beamer and son Wray were Sunday guests of the latter’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs Robert Carter at Attercliffe.
Mr. and Mrs James Hill and sons Cameron and Murray hill and daughters Misses Leila and Marian Hill were Sunday guests of the former’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs Gordon Robins and family at Niagara Falls. Other guests included the latter’s son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Edwin Robins and daughter Bonnie.
John Hill called on friends in Welland on Tuesday..
Rev. George I. Comfort of Dunnville is spending a few days with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Paul A, Comfort and family.
Mtr. and Mrs Roy Overholt and Mr. and Mrs Amos Beamer and son Wray attended the chicken supper at Silverdale United church on Tuesday evening.
The official board of the Wellandport circuit met at the parsonage at Wellandport on Tuesday evening.
Relatives from Locport, N.Y. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Camerson Reece and Mr. and Mrs Charles Gee at Wellandport.
Miss Audrey Ulman is a patient at St. Catharines General hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs Pail A. Comfort and daughter Elizabeth and sons George and David were Wednesday guests of the former’s parents, Rev. Geo J. Comfort and Mrs. Comfort and son John at Dunnville.
Mrs. Henry Ulman visited her daughter Miss Audrey Ulman at St, Catharines General hospital on Saturday.
Mrs Ethel Howell and daughter Mrs. Edward Barry and children Richard and Jane of Hamilton spent the weekend with the former’s parent’s Mr. and Mrs Emery Gee and Miss Edith Williams.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gee of Wellandport and Mr. and Mrs Roy Overholt spent Wednesday at Hamilton.
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